A cheeky, knitted West Country comedy character bringing big laughs, audience interaction and Pom Pom Power to comedy rooms, festivals, corporate functions, community events and anywhere grown-ups need permission to laugh at themselves again.
Grandma Poppsie is visual, memorable and highly interactive. The room becomes part of the act — and yes, the blokes are very much included.
Suggestive, playful grown-up humour without cruelty or punching down.
Improvisation, banter and character work that makes every room feel different.
Pink glasses, knitted chaos, pom-poms, a lisp and enough opinions for several handbags.
Grandma Poppsie is a naughty-but-lovable West Country comedy character created and performed by Claire Smith. With oversized glasses, crossed eyes, a pronounced lisp and pockets full of tissues, jelly babies and alarming opinions, she is the truth-teller Australia didn't know it needed.
Her comedy blends character work, physical comedy, social observation and audience interaction. She is warm enough to be lovable, cheeky enough to be dangerous and unpredictable enough that even Grandma isn't entirely sure what she's going to say next.
Book a short appearance, a feature set, a roving character or hand Grandma the microphone and let her host the whole event.
5–10 minute spots, 15–20 minute feature sets and tailored appearances.
Warm, mischievous hosting for awards nights, functions, launches and celebrations.
Character comedy for mixed adult audiences who enjoy a cheeky night out.
Safe naughty entertainment with strong visual character and memorable audience moments.
A distinctive character act that cuts through busy programs and mixed bills.
Big-hearted comedy for community events, charity nights and fundraisers.
Photos, banter, character interaction and Pom Pom Power in the room.
Radio, podcasts, interviews, branded content and guest appearances.
Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia are getting a dose of knitted common sense. More dates are being added as Grandma's calendar fills.
BOOK A DATEThey wear the pom-pom hats, shout “Hello My Darlin!” and turn up ready to laugh. The Darlins aren't spectators — they're part of Grandma's world.
A few snapshots of the character beyond the stage, plus downloadable performer information for organisers.
Grandma Poppsie brings the same quick character energy to interviews, guest spots and media appearances.
Promoters can request a bio, images, logos, performance formats, technical requirements and current availability.
Tell us what you're planning and we'll come back to you with the best performance format for the room. Comedy set, feature act, roving appearance, MC duties, media spot or something delightfully unusual — ask away.
The more Grandma knows, the less likely she is to turn up at the wrong pub.
Don't tell Brian I spent the housekeeping on more pom-pom wool.
Follow the Pom Pom Power.
New clips, tour chaos, behind-the-scenes nonsense and whatever Grandma thinks the algorithm is.